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Trump threatens to bomb bridge for each ship hit in Hormuz Strait

Trump threatens to bomb bridge for each ship hit in Hormuz Strait

President Trump has issued a threat to destroy Iranian infrastructure for every vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning follows significant casualties and rising oil prices during the ongoing conflict.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 22:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran warns of infrastructure strikes in response to Trump threats

Iran warns of infrastructure strikes in response to Trump threats

Tehran has rejected a U.S. ultimatum regarding maritime interference, warning that strikes on its infrastructure will trigger attacks on regional facilities.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 21:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iraq says war with Iran has cut oil revenue by $40bn since conflict began

Iraq says war with Iran has cut oil revenue by $40bn since conflict began

Iraq's oil ministry states the war with Iran has cost the country $40 billion as shipping disruptions and rerouted exports hit the nation's energy sector.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 20:05 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Rubio warns Iran Strait of Hormuz demands create dangerous global precedent

Rubio warns Iran Strait of Hormuz demands create dangerous global precedent

Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned Asian leaders at an ASEAN gathering that Iran’s efforts to regulate the Strait of Hormuz threaten global maritime order.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more

The Pentagon is facing legislative resistance after requesting $87 billion in supplemental funding for the conflict. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that failing to approve these funds could impact military readiness, training, and payroll.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US war in Iran costs $37.5 billion as conflict enters 11th night

US war in Iran costs $37.5 billion as conflict enters 11th night

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed the $37.5 billion cost estimate amid mounting pressure for supplemental funding and growing election-year scrutiny.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 11:07 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
US military completes 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran targets

US military completes 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran targets

US military operations against Iran continue with strikes on logistics and drone facilities, triggering air defenses in Tehran and intensifying regional energy trade concerns.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 06:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack

US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack

The Pentagon has confirmed that Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad is believed to be deceased following an Iranian attack in Jordan that also killed two other soldiers.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 05:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump says the United States is 'not finished' with Iran

Trump says the United States is 'not finished' with Iran

President Donald Trump has vowed to continue military operations against Iran, estimating the nation faces decades of reconstruction as regional tensions spike.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 21:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iranian forces target Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iran's south

Iranian forces target Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iran's south

Iranian forces have conducted a multi-theatre retaliation against U.S. installations across the Gulf, escalating tensions and threatening global oil transit. These strikes followed U.S. airstrikes in southern Iran and included attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·21 Jul 2026, 15:42 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Iran attacks tanker in Strait of Hormuz amid tenth night of US strikes

Iran attacks tanker in Strait of Hormuz amid tenth night of US strikes

Hostilities in the Gulf have escalated as Iranian forces target shipping vessels while the U.S. continues a nightly aerial campaign. The conflict has stalled maritime transit and sent global energy prices to higher levels.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 09:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran and US trade strikes as mediation talks begin for ten-day ceasefire

Iran and US trade strikes as mediation talks begin for ten-day ceasefire

The United States and Iran are engaged in a period of high-intensity military operations while indirect mediators propose a 10-day ceasefire. The conflict has severely restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting regional stability and global energy prices.

Transport ·21 Jul 2026, 08:36 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
State Department issues worldwide warning for Americans amid Iran clash

State Department issues worldwide warning for Americans amid Iran clash

Following escalating military tensions with Iran, the State Department is urging U.S. citizens abroad to maintain vigilance against potential global threats.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 08:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump vows Iran will 'pay' for killing US soldiers

Trump vows Iran will 'pay' for killing US soldiers

Following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers in Jordan, President Trump pledged that Iran will pay for its actions as the U.S. continues air strikes.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 06:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump vows retaliation as US launches 10th consecutive strike on Iran

Trump vows retaliation as US launches 10th consecutive strike on Iran

The US has intensified its campaign against Iranian military assets following deadly attacks on service members. The conflict has expanded to include regional infrastructure damage and maritime disruptions.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 05:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches new strikes on Iran as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths

US launches new strikes on Iran as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths

President Trump has warned that Iran will pay a heavy price for the deaths of American soldiers as the U.S. conducts its tenth night of airstrikes.

News ·21 Jul 2026, 03:46 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Germany rejects Trump's call for warships to patrol Hormuz Strait

Germany rejects Trump's call for warships to patrol Hormuz Strait

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius rebuffed requests for naval support in the Hormuz Strait, stating that the conflict is not Germany's war.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 22:18 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump vows retaliation as Iran tensions rise following US troop deaths

Trump vows retaliation as Iran tensions rise following US troop deaths

Following the deaths of U.S. troops in Jordan and Iraq, President Trump has directed military leadership to ensure Iran faces consequences for the loss of life.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 21:13 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UK allows US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran

UK allows US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that British military infrastructure may now be utilized by the United States to target Iranian missile sites. This policy change follows escalating violence and direct risks to British personnel in the Middle East.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 18:45 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US soldier killed, another wounded in Iranian attack on Iraq base

US soldier killed, another wounded in Iranian attack on Iraq base

The Pentagon has confirmed one fatality and one injury following an attack by Iranian-linked forces on a US-operated base in Iraq. This incident occurred one day after two other US soldiers were killed in a separate event in Jordan.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 04:13 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read